Monthly Archives: May 2016

Micro–train; macro–manage

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dave Berkus

Dave’s note:  The week, we again welcome Kim Shepherd as our guest author, with her blunt, on-the-target style.  As always, you should enjoy her insights for management… By Kim Shepherd You have enough on your plate without having to hold … Continue reading →

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Hire “Jacks” (and “Jills”)

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dave Berkus

Sometimes you need to hire a specialist already trained in a single narrow task.  But for most of us, we’d do far better hiring someone who has proven from past experience to be a “jack of all trades” able to … Continue reading →

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Work–life balance is now a cliché

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dave Berkus

Dave’s Note:  Our special guest author this week is Kelly Graham from Decision Toolbox, Inc.  You’ll enjoy her take on one of the basic issues of our business-personal lives… By Kelly Graham Finding work–life balance is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Work on your three levels of leadership

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Dave Berkus

Another leadership development bit?  Yup. But if you have no time or are impatient, here are the three levels:  visionary, strategic and tactical.  Skip or stay, but think about your balance in leadership either way. As a leader, you have … Continue reading →

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